Lacon; Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think. From the 8th London EdLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1823 - 267 pages |
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... virtue fills our heads , but vice our hearts ; - when those who would fain persuade us that they are quite sure of heaven , appear to be in no greater hurry to go there than other folks , but put on the livery of the best master only to ...
... virtue fills our heads , but vice our hearts ; - when those who would fain persuade us that they are quite sure of heaven , appear to be in no greater hurry to go there than other folks , but put on the livery of the best master only to ...
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... virtue , not unfrequently forms the middle point between two extremes . Where one party demands too much , and the other is inclined to concede too little , an arbitrator will please neither , by recommending such measures , as would ...
... virtue , not unfrequently forms the middle point between two extremes . Where one party demands too much , and the other is inclined to concede too little , an arbitrator will please neither , by recommending such measures , as would ...
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... virtue , or to arm us with fortitude , this it is to call up the illustrious dead , to inspire and to improve the living . But the usage of those Civilians , who cite vicious authorities for worse purposes , and enforce the absurdest ...
... virtue , or to arm us with fortitude , this it is to call up the illustrious dead , to inspire and to improve the living . But the usage of those Civilians , who cite vicious authorities for worse purposes , and enforce the absurdest ...
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... virtues demand their respective tolls , the hypocrite has a bye - way to avoid them , and to get into the main road again . And all would be well , if he could escape the last turnpike in the journey of life , where all must pay , where ...
... virtues demand their respective tolls , the hypocrite has a bye - way to avoid them , and to get into the main road again . And all would be well , if he could escape the last turnpike in the journey of life , where all must pay , where ...
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... VIRTUE without talent , is a coat of mail , without a sword ; it may indeed defend the wearer , but will not ena- ble him to protect his friend . XXII . HE that aspires to be the head of a party , will find it more difficult to please ...
... VIRTUE without talent , is a coat of mail , without a sword ; it may indeed defend the wearer , but will not ena- ble him to protect his friend . XXII . HE that aspires to be the head of a party , will find it more difficult to please ...
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